Architect end-to-end Salesforce Messaging solutions, defining technical structure for embedded service deployments, various communication channels, Omni-Channel routing, skills management, Einstein Bots, and related components.
Develop and maintain the overall technical architecture and roadmap for Salesforce Messaging features, ensuring alignment with broader platform strategy and business goals.
Provide expert technical leadership and direction to development teams and managers on design patterns, configuration best practices, limitations, and advanced implementation techniques for Messaging.
Design robust and scalable solutions for complex requirements involving Flows, permissions, personas, and potential integrations related to messaging.
Establish and govern technical standards, best practices, and design patterns specifically for the Salesforce Messaging implementation.
Ensure solutions adhere to Salesforce governor limits and optimize for performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Create comprehensive technical design documentation, including solution blueprints, data models, integration points, and sequence diagrams.
Evaluate emerging Salesforce technologies and third-party applications, providing recommendations for adoption.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, and other Solution Architects to align technical solutions with business requirements.
Oversee the technical integrity of Messaging solutions through the development lifecycle, including deployment and release phases.
Serve as the ultimate subject matter expert for Salesforce Messaging architecture and capabilities within GM.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience within the Salesforce ecosystem.
At least 3+ years in a Salesforce Architect or comparable technical leadership role.
Deep, demonstrable expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud and the Salesforce Messaging/Digital Engagement suite (Chat, Omni-Channel, Einstein Bots, Flow, configuration of various channels).
Proven track record of designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on the Salesforce platform for large enterprises.
Strong understanding of Salesforce architectural principles, platform limitations, governor limits, and integration patterns.
Experience designing complex automation using Salesforce Flow and understanding its implications within a large instance.
Expertise in Salesforce security models, data structures, and sharing mechanisms (permissions, profiles, roles, personas).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (technical teams, business stakeholders, leadership).
Salesforce Certified Application Architect and/or System Architect.
Familiarity with specific tools used at GM (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Copado).
Preferred: Experience architecting solutions involving channels like SMS (using Digital Engagement), Apple Messages for Business, or WhatsApp.
Preferred: Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant.
Preferred: Experience designing solutions leveraging Einstein AI features beyond basic Bots and/or implementing Agentforce solutions.
Preferred: Proven experience with agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles and tools like Copado.
Proven experience architecting solutions within highly complex Salesforce environments.
This role is not eligible for relocation benefits; any relocation costs are the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Benefits
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